Nick Mosby, the former Baltimore City Council President, now has a new job, the Maryland Senate approved his appointment to the State Lottery and Gaming Commission a new article reported. Per the same report, the Senate approved Mosby’s appointment earlier this month, and he will now begin a five-year term that pays $18,000 per year. The commission oversees lottery, casino, and sports wagering operations, regulations, contracts, and licenses. With that in mind, there has been some controversy surrounding his appointment. In May 2024, Mosby lost his bid for re-election to City Council, following federal perjury and mortgage fraud trials of his ex-wife, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. The case was big news in the city and also has fueled conversation about Mosby’s appointment and other political endeavors he has entered into.
For this report, SBS will be going over what to look for from the latest gaming news coming from Maryland along with some additional notes and thoughts coming from the state and beyond.
Noted in the same article, during the mortgage fraud trial, Nick Mosby testified on behalf of his ex-wife and admitted to hiding tax liens, ballooning tax debt, and avoiding opening the mail – which included important letters from the IRS – from his then-wife. While on the stand, federal prosecutors alleged that Nick Mosby claimed tens of thousands of dollars in charitable donations and had his car repossessed. When asked if he actually made the donations to charity, Mosby said: “Taxes are a personal matter.”
“I used a paid professional tax preparer to do my taxes,” he said during an exclusive interview with the local Fox affiliate in Baltimore in February 2024. “I have been open and honest about it.” Prior to his confirmation to the Lottery and Gaming Commission, Senate President Bill Ferguson spoke in favor of Mosby’s appointment. “I know that he is a dedicated public servant. He will have a hearing like everyone else. He has my support,” Ferguson said.
Ferguson, a Democrat from Baltimore City, said that while Mosby served in the House of Delegates, the two worked on legislation surrounding the horse racing industry and ensuring that the Preakness stayed in Baltimore. “I think that he is a talented individual. We all make mistakes, and I think we should look at the full body of work,” he added. Mosby is slated to start soon on the Commission and will certainly be one to watch as Maryland continues to navigate the changing gambling landscape not only in its state but across the country as well. Having experienced leaders will help guide these new policy changes, but it will be under the microscope of the general public given Mosby’s prior track record.
In other state gaming news, a longtime lottery fan from Howard County has claimed a $50,000 top prize after purchasing a “Bonus Bingo X20” scratch-off ticket at Royal Farms in Aberdeen. The winner, choosing to remain anonymous under the name “Jean,” has played Maryland Lottery games for over 20 years, frequently trying her luck with Powerball, Multi-Match, and Mega Millions. This latest win marks her largest prize to date. Jean bought the lucky $20 ticket at Royal Farms, 742 South Philadelphia Blvd., using $40 in winnings from a previous game. Initially unsure of her prize amount, she was shocked to learn she had won $50,000. She plans to use the money for home renovations and will continue playing the lottery for fun, hoping for another big win in the future.
Regarding other updates from the state, it would appear that Maryland legislators are intensifying efforts to prohibit certain illegal sweepstakes operators within the state. Per various reports, Maryland prohibitions are mounting against unlicensed sweepstakes casinos that have had operations within state boundaries. In a bold move, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency have escalated these efforts in recent months. Of course, these tactics include cease and desist letters to the operators of these outlets so that citizens of the state do not engage with them via the Internet.
Efforts to clamp down on these outlets usually pick up momentum during busier gaming times of the year like during the Super Bowl or March Madness. This is where agencies like the Gaming Control Commission can help guide consumers in the right direction of what is available to use for gambling and what is prohibited. Of course, these resources can be found online via a quick search but there clearly is a need to tamp down these prohibited outlets.
After you are all up to speed in relation to the latest gaming news and notes coming from the Old Line State, make sure to check out the excellent array of info for you over at SBS. Of course, for even more info on the topic covered here, the Maryland sports betting guide has you covered with all of the latest updates coming from the area and more. Additionally, for qualified customers aiming to diversify their deposit and withdrawal options, the payment methods rundown is a great page to do so. Here you can find all kinds of options from crypto to more traditional banking routes that might make sense for eligible patrons. Finally, an interesting higher-stakes wagering page to peruse is the VIP sports betting sites breakdown which goes over some of the perks of VIP wagering and beyond.
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